User manual ASUS M2A74-AM SE

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Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ii Contents Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. PC-DL 104 Pins DDR1 DDR2 80 Pins DDR3 PC-DL 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 2. 4. 1 Memory configurations Mode Single-channel DIMM_A1 (blue) (1) Populated (2) (3) (4) Dual-channel (2) -- -- -- -- SOCKETS DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 (black) (blue) -- Populated -- -- -- Populated Populated -- -- Populated -- Populated -- Populated DIMM_B2 (black) -- -- -- Populated -- Populated Populated (1) Populated (3)* Populated * For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: · install identical DIMMs in all four sockets or · install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) and identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware setup DDR4 2. 4. 2 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause damage to both the motherboard and the components. Follow these steps to install a DIMM. To access the DIMM sockets, remove the upper HDD fan cage. Refer to section "2. 10 Removable components" for instructions. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. DDR DIMM notch Unlocked Retaining Clip 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 2. 4. 3 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. While supporting the DIMM with your fingers, press the retaining clips outward simultaneously to release the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M2A74-AM SE barebone server 2-11 2. 5 Front panel assembly Before you can install a 5. 25-inch drive, you should first remove the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). The front panel assembly is attached to the chassis through four hooked tabs on the left side and four hinge-like tabs on the right side. 2. 5. 1 Removing the front panel assembly To remove the front panel assembly: 1. Press the lock lever (blue bar) on the front edge of the chassis to release the front panel assembly. Lock lever 2. Pull and swing the left edge of the front panel outward. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 3. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly. Hinge-like tab ASUS M2A74-AM SE barebone server 2-13 2. 5. 2 Re-installing the front panel assembly To re-install the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover): 1. Carefully insert drive tray and push it all the way to the depth of the bay until just a small fraction of the tray edge protrudes. 7. Push the tray lever until it clicks, and secures the drive tray in place. The drive tray is correctly placed when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. ASUS M2A74-AM SE barebone server 2-19 2. 7. 2 Installing an IDE HDD If your system is an IDE model, your package comes with specially designed hard disk drive rails. Depending on which bay you wish to install your hard disk drive, the orientation of the drive rails vary so that the screw holes match those on the drive. For identification purposes, the drive rails will be referred to as "Rail 1" and "Rail 2" as shown below. Rail 1 Rail handle Hole 1 Hole 2 Hole 3 Hole 4 Rail 2 Take note of the correct orientation of the drive rails. There is only one correct way to attach the rails when installing drives on the first and second drive cages. Installing into a bay on the first drive cage To install a drive from the front panel opening: 1. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver to attach Rail 1 to the side of the drive as shown. The rail end should be on the side of the drive connectors. Hole 1 Hole 3 Rail end Drive connectors 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware setup 3. The rail end should be on the side of the drive connectors. Hole 3 Hole 1 Rail end Drive connectors 4. Push the drive all the way to the depth of the bay until the rail locks clicks, indicating that the drive is securely in place. ASUS M2A74-AM SE barebone server 2-21 7. Connect the IDE and power cables to their corresponding connectors on the back of the drive. [. . . ] Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove the other three footpads. 2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware setup For convenient transport, install the roller wheels the came with the system package. Take note of the numbers alongside each hole when placing screws. 3 1 2 4 3. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install the other three wheels. Remove the chassis roller wheels if you wish to mount the system to a rack. To remove the chassis wheels: 1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the wheels to the bottom of the chassis. [. . . ]